Believes:

* that laissez-faire economics can be detrimental to society and yet knows that reversing this trend is impossible. Therefore, a mixed economy is the ideal.
* in the noblesse-oblige.
* in higher taxation when it is necerssary for continued/improved social welfare but prefers a more efficient system.
* that welfare is key to ensure a just and compassionate society.
* that state intervention is vital but prefers de-centralisation of resources.
* Europe is good for Britain.